Join Parkdale parents for an evening workshop with guest speaker Sabrina Gonsalves, school social worker, TDSB.

The teen years can be a difficult transition for our children. There are many issues that affect them and it can be difficult to know how to support them. Sabrina Gonsalves has worked with parents across the community bringing both her extensive professional experience and her own experience as a parent. She can help you support your child in dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, peer relationships, and self‐esteem.

•  Presented by Parkdale Collegiate School Council
•  Thursday February 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
•  Parkdale Collegiate Institute, 209 Jameson Ave in the library
•  Light refreshments will be served.

All parents are welcome.

The February issue of the school newsletter, The Rapport,  is now available, and it’s chock full of photos of our kids! Check it out to find out lots about all the great goings on at Runnymede, in sports, arts, library, and more!

One correction to the Rapport: the March pizza lunch is on March 30.

Mr. Rodriguez in guidance has asked us to share the following timelines for grade 8 students.

• February 15: Parents/guardians and students will be informed of the status of application for Optional Attendance.
• February 2 to 24: Grade 8s complete Course Selection Sheets. For questions about course recommendations, contact Mr. Rodriguez or teachers. The Choices for Nine booklets will be distributed.
• February 24 : Course Selection Sheets due to Mr. Rodriguez.
• March 1: Course Selection Sheets due to all secondary schools. (Mr. Rodriguez will deliver the Course Selection Sheets.)

Questions? Contact Mr. Rodriguez.

The latest grade 2 art project (one of four the kids will do this year as part of the Arts Enrichment program) had our kids channelling Kandinsky and his famous concentric circles.

Here are some more photos of our recent arts enrichment activities. Check out their concentation!